The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Chief Lake, WI: Crime Maps and Statistics

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D-
Property Crime Grade	D-
Other Crime Grade	D+

Which crimes are included?

$167,218

Cost of Crime™ for Chief Lake, WI

In 2025, crime will cost $1,470 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Chief Lake in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is Chief Lake, WI Safe?

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Chief Lake ranks in the 16th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 16% of cities but less safe than 84%. This analysis applies only to Chief Lake's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Chief Lake is 41.75 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Chief Lake Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Chief Lake varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 23 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 28 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Chief Lake, WI see the most incidents - about 5 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Chief Lake, WI

The total projected cost of crime in Chief Lake for 2025 is $167,218. This translates to approximately $685 per resident and $1,470 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.0% of the median household income in Chief Lake. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 53.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.8%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Chief Lake Compared to Other Cities?

Chief Lake, WI:	$685
Ashland, WI:	$873
Jackson, WI:	$174
Wisconsin:	$419
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Chief Lake is $685 per year, which is $221 more than the national average and $266 more than Wisconsin's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Chief Lake:

In Ashland, WI, crime costs $873 per person, which is $188 more than in Chief Lake.
In Jackson, WI, crime costs $174 per person, which is $511 less than in Chief Lake

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Chief Lake for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to Chief Lake	Cost per Chief Lake Resident
Murder	$60,863	$249
Rape/Sexual Assault	$10,338	$42
Robbery	$8,215	$34
Assault	$30,571	$125
Kidnapping	$1,092	$4
Vehicle Theft	$1,556	$6
Burglary	$9,838	$40
Theft	$24,336	$100
Arson	$438	$2
Vandalism	$11,026	$45
Animal Cruelty	$126	$1
Drug Crimes	$6,467	$27
Identity Theft	$2,352	$10
Total Cost of Crime	$167,218	$685

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Chief Lake, WI

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Chief Lake totals $464,528 ($1,904 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $631,745 ($2,589 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the Chief Lake crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the city has few retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas have the same problem. Of Chief Lake’s 244 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Chief Lake Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Chief Lake residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	4.363
Robbery	1.070
Rape	0.6987
Murder	0.1327
Total Violent Crime	6.264 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	19.26
Vehicle Theft	0.4118
Burglary	4.445
Arson	0.0744
Total Property Crime	24.19 (D-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0738
Drug Crimes	3.583
Vandalism	6.325
Identity Theft	1.245
Animal Cruelty	0.0700
Total "Other" Rate	11.30 (D+)

Individual Chief Lake Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Chief Lake is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Chief Lake.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Reserve, WI	D-	D-	D-
Northwoods Beach, WI	C	C	D+
Hayward, WI	D+	D	D+
Couderay, WI	D-	F	D-
Stone Lake, WI	C-	D+	C-
Phipps, WI	D	D	D+
Stanberry, WI	C	C	C-
Radisson, WI	C+	D-	B-
New Post, WI	B+	C+	B+
Edgewater, WI	D+	C	D

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Chief Lake is higher versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Greble, PA	A+	A+	A+
Hambletville, NY	A-	B-	B-
Halsey, NE	D-	D+	D+
Hallsport, NY	A-	C	C
Half Mound, KS	B+	A-	A-
Half Moon, AR	D-	D	D
Haddock, PA	A-	B	B
Gum Neck, NC	D-	D-	D-
Grenola, KS	D	C-	C-
Greenwood, WV	C	C+	C+

Considering only the crime rate, Chief Lake is less safe than the Wisconsin state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Chief Lake, WI average SchoolGrade of D, with 28% actual proficiency versus 28% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Chief Lake schools on SchoolGrade

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